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Skills Launchpad Plymouth Awards - the power of 'joining the dots' 

Working in city-wide partnership, to deliver better outcomes for Plymouth

 

This page is not about bragging, but rather about acknowledging the power of 'joining the dots'.
 
When Skills Launchpad Plymouth launched during the Covid-19 pandemic, there were lots of great training providers, support organisations and employers doing brilliant things to help local people to gain skills and employment, but opportunities weren't as joined up as they could be, and there are many reasons why people find gaining skills and employment challenging. That's where we came in ...
 
Skills Launchpad Plymouth is a city-wide partnership, bringing together localised information in one place so that businesses and people in Plymouth can access information digitally, or through the 1:1 support from a coordinator, with wrap around support.
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The power of working together is evidenced by the national, regional and local awards we've been part of over the past few years. If you want to read more, please see details below. 
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  • Need some inspiration for your career options?
    With so many career choices, it can be hard to decide! Use the links below to find the right path for you. Skillsometer - discover what jobs you might like to do Icould - discover your personality and what jobs might suit you NCS Skills Assessment - discover your skills and what jobs might suit you Careers Pilot Go Construct - construction specific Prospects Job Services - for graduates Target Careers UCAS
  • Not sure how to start? Check out these useful links to support you
    Make sure you feel ready to get back out there – check out the support available if you are feeling anxious, confused, lost or overwhelmed. Plymouth has lots of growing industries that will have many job openings in the future. One of them could be for you! Find out more. Get your own free Careers and Skills Plan with National Careers Service. Develop yourself through further study and training opportunities. Find out where to find jobs in Plymouth.
  • Need to talk through your options?
    Pop in and see us on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Barclays in Plymouth Centre or sign up as a member, we'd be happy to help. Or if you'd rather speak to someone on the phone, call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. They can help to identify what career is best for you and the skills that could be useful in a range of different apprenticeship roles.
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